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Rumuokwurushi CDC Gets New Executive

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8 years ago

July 28, 2017

Sequel to the recent confirmation of Hon. Kingsley Onuwa Ejekwu as the authentic Chairman, Community Development Committee(CDC) of Rumuokwurushi town in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State by the Ahoada High Court and his subsequent mandate by the same court to conduct election for the members, the election has been conducted and new CDC executive members that would pilot the affairs of the community sworn-in.
Those elected and sworn-in include, Chief Amadi Amadi, Vice Chairman, Mr Victor Chinda, General Secretary, Mr ThankGod Nlerum, Asst Secretary, Isaiah Weli, Financial secretary, Wandi Amadi, Treasurer, Mr George Nlerum, Public Relations Officer (PRO), while Mr Iheanyi Wali and Mr. Lucky Okeah are to serve as Provost 1 and 11 respectively.
In a chat with journalists shortly after the swearing-in ceremony, the CDC Chairman, Hon. Kingsley Onuwa Ejekwu while congratulating the newly elected members, described the election as peaceful, free and fair.
Hon. Ejekwu who expressed his dismay that the community has gone backward in times of education and development assured that he would work as a team with members of the CDC to work out a blue print that will make the community move forward.
The CDC chairman who described education as the bedrock of the society assured that education and security of lives and properties of the people would be his priority.
According to him, “I will ensure that in the next ten years to come, two hundred Rmuokwurushi youths will be graduates in different disciplines, adding that he will ensure a good security network that would enable the people of the area to sleep with two eyes closed.
He further assured that his administration would reclaim the Rumuokwurushi land that were taken by Etche and Eneka Communities, stressing that he will partner with the Rivers State House of Assembly to protect their land.
Hon. Ejekwu who promised to seek the advice of the chiefs and elders of the community when necessary and work with them to move the area forward advised the indigenes to be united and support the new CDC executives.

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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2 days ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Mr. Monday Agbonika, has vowed to hunt down and bring to justice those behind the killing of eight NSCDC operatives in the State.

Agbonika gave the assurance on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of the attack scene, which also involved the abduction of a Chinese national.

Describing the incident as “a dastardly act that will not go unpunished”, the Commissioner expressed condolences to the Edo State Command of the NSCDC.

He paid tribute to the fallen operatives, describing them as “gallant personnel who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty.”

“We stand in solidarity with the NSCDC in this grief. Their sacrifice will not be in vain, and Edo people should expect justice”, Agbonika said.

In a separate meeting with Chinese community members at BUA Cement, Okpella, the police chief assured that efforts were ongoing to rescue the abducted expatriate alive.

“Our men are on the ground, and operations have been intensified. We are determined to rescue the kidnapped victim and prevent further incidents in the area”, he said.

Agbonika appealed for calm among residents, urging cooperation through timely and credible intelligence to aid ongoing security operations.

“Security is a collective responsibility. We call on residents to support us with information. Together, we will defeat criminals threatening Edo’s peace”, he added.

He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and properties, stressing that it would not relent until the attackers were arrested and justice delivered.

The Tide’s source reports that the Okpella attack occurred on Friday.

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Police Nab Suspected Illicit Drugs Dealer In Delta

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2 days ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

The Police Command in Delta State has arrested a suspected female illicit drugs dealer in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state.

The command’s Spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Warri on Wednesday.

Edafe said the suspect was nabbed alongside her three apprentices on August 29 by the police operatives attached to the Ughelli Area Command.

He said the operatives carried out the raid following credible information on the activities of some individuals that indulged in the sale of illicit drugs within Afisere/Ughelli town.

“The operatives trailed and arrested a drug baron who operates a chemist store in Afisere Community alongside three of her apprentices.

“The suspect led the operatives to her house at Afisere and a search warrant was executed.

“Exhibits recovered from the suspects included: 355 bottles of CSC codeine, 57 rolls of 50MG tramadol capsules, 335 rolls of 100mg tramadol capsules.

“Others were: 33 rolls of 200mg super royal, seven backwoods, 540 sachets of swinol capsules and 16 cups of Canadian liquid cannabis”, he said.

The police spokesman said investigation further revealed that the suspect was a major dealer in illicit drugs in Ughelli and its environs.

Edafe added that investigation in the matter was ongoing.

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C’River Assembly extends Bekwarra LG Chairman’s Suspension By 3 Months

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2 days ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of the Bekwarra Council Chairman, Ms. Theresa Ushie, to 90 days.

Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Elvert Ayambem, made the remark on Wednesday during plenary.

The Tide’s source recalls that Ushie was suspended on June 10 for three months on allegations of corruption, misconduct and abuse of power.

The suspension followed a petition from the Bekwarra Local Government Legislative Council, signed by eight of its members, who also attempted to impeach her.

Ayambem explained that the extension was to allow the House Committee on Judiciary, Public Service Matters, Public Petitions and Conflict Resolution more time to investigate the petition written against the chairman by the Bekwarra Legislature.

The House had earlier deliberated on a motion calling for the extension of the office of the LGA Acting Chairman, Mr. Egbung Obama, before agreeing to extend Ushie’s suspension.

In his remarks, Chairman of the Investigative Committee and member, representing Abi State Constituency, Mr. Davies Etta, said the committee needed more time to carry out a thorough investigation.

Ushie was elected as Bekwarra Local Government Council Chairman and sworn-in in November 2024.